Colour INKspiration #63

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome to Colour INKspiration #63. Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray and Gold Foil are this fortnight's challenge colours. How delightful is this trio of colours. I absolutely adore the inspiration picture below but somehow my creation looks nothing like this gorgeous image.

My card today starts with a piece of Rococo Rose In Colour gingham DSP. The next layer is a piece of Shimmery White card stock that has had a water colour wash applied using Seaside Spray ink with an Aqua Painter. Once dry, this piece was then ran through the Big Shot using the Subtle Embossing Folder. 

I decided to incorporate the Rococo Rose and Seaside Spray colours into this creation by stamping images from the Free As A Bird stamp set onto some Gingham In Colour DSP. These images were then fussy cut and added to the card front using a combination of Tombow and mini dimensionals.

The sentiment from Daisy Lane has been stamped and then die cut using the Stitched Shapes Dies. Tucked behind the sentiment is a vellum die cut circle.

I almost completely forgot about the gold foil so at the last minute I added a strip under the sentiment and a few die cut "leaves" to the floral cluster.  To finish the card I added a few 2019 In Colour Faceted Dot embellishments in Seaside Spray.

INKspired to join the challenge? It's so easy. Firstly, get some INKspiration by hopping around to see what all of the Colour INKspiration Crew have to show you. Then you have 19  days from today to make and upload your creation to the Facebook Colour INKspiration Group. You don't have to have a blog to participate, but if you do you can link back to your post. Make sure you use all of the challenge colours. You can also use Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Basic Black as well as Metallic's. Not a member of the Facebook group yet? Just click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colours.

That is all from me today. Be sure to follow the Colour INKspiration Blog Hop all the way through for loads of inspiring ideas and projects using this fortnights Colour Combination. Up next in the Colour INKspiration Challenge #63 Blog Hop is Tanya Bell with her amazing creation.

Until next time, stay awesome and stay crafty

Colour INKspiration #37 Brights

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Welcome to this weeks Colour INKspiration challenge. If you are following the hop, you may have arrived here having just visited my amazingly talented friend, Denita Wright-Smee.

Stampin' Up! ® has just had a major colour revamp so to start off the new catalogue year at Colour INKspiration we've decided to feature a Colour Collection for the first challenge each month (2nd Wednesday) until we have showcased them all! The second challenge in the month (4th Wednesday) will be a Pinterest inspired pic as per usual just to mix it up a bit. This month we are playing with the brights COLLECTION and you can choose any 3 colours from that range for your challenge project. We are also changing the rules about what else you can add to the mix; essentially just the Basics - Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Basic Black as well as metallics.

I made three cards using the Postcard Pals stamp set. All use the same design layout, I have simply changed the colours and stamped image for a different look.

The first uses the Platypus image teamed with Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody and Coastal Cabana.

The second card has the ever so cute Otter with his happy mail. This card uses Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana and Powder Pink.

The final card uses Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo with the Pelican image.

Panels of the Brights DSP has been used in all cards along with; Stitched labels framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits. The little Silver Foil die cut hearts are adhered to the Bakers Twine with Tombow.

INKspired to join the challenge? It's so easy. Firstly, get some INKspiration by hopping around to see what all of the Colour INKspiration Crew have to show you. Then you have 12 days from today to make and upload your creation to the Facebook Colour INKspiration Group. You don't have to have a blog to participate but if you do you can link back to your post. Make sure you use all of the challenge colours. Not a member of the Facebook group yet? Just click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colours.

Up next in the Blog Hop is my super talented friend, Bronwyn Eastley. Enjoy x

Thanks for stopping by today, until next time, stay awesome, stay organised and stay crafty.

Sunday Stamping Blog Hop - Sea of Textures

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Jackie Aitken in Perth, Australia. Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. You may have arrived here having just visited super talented, Sara Levin - wasn't her creations stunning!

This month the Design Team are showcasing the Sea of Textures stamp set. I was given this set for my Onstage Display Board in April, unfortunately I haven gotten around to purchasing the matching dies so I have fussy cut that little 'sucker' - the Octopus.

I whipped up three projects for this months blog hop - A scrap page, a gift tag and landscape card. All three creations use the same colour scheme - Coastal Cabana, Whisper White and Black.

The card uses a variety of stitched shapes along with stamped and plain card panels. The stamped panel has been created using the Artisan Textures and Tabs for Everything stamp sets in Coastal Cabana and Black Archival ink. The Octopus from Sea of Textures has been stamped in Coastal Cabana with Black ink applied sparingly around the tentacles and head with a sponge dauber. To finish the card a few Black Faceted Dots and a Bakers Twine Bow have been added.

The A4 lay out has been stamped using images from Sea of Textures, Tabs for Everything, Artisan Textures, sentiments from Rooted in Nature, Accented Blooms and Sea of Textures. Multiple die cuts have been added created using the new Stitched Labels Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Celebrate You Thinlits and Petals & More Thinlits.

The gift tag has been created using the same stamp sets as the A4 layout. Bakers Twine has been wrapped around the tag and two stitched heart die cuts added to the ends. Some Pool Party ribbon matched the colours of the tag nicely so I went with it. 

That's all from me for this months Stamping Sunday Blog Hop, folks. Be sure to follow the hop all the way through to see all the stunning creations and amazing inspiration. If you get lost anywhere along the journey, the list below will help you get back on track. Next up the hop is the wonderfully creative,  Manuela Geiswinkler. Enjoy x

Blog Hop List

Thanks for stopping by today, until next time, stay crafty

Jar Of Love & Cake Soiree

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Hope you are having a fabulous day.  I have a few cards to share with you today, but first I wanted to chat about a few changes I am making.

I have taken a lesson from the extremely busy Demonstrators in the blogging world - Batch Everything! Meaning, to save time, its more effective to complete tasks in batches. I have put this into practice and am discovering the benefits.

I make so many cards and paper craft projects that I don't have the time to write a blog post for every single item I create.  I do share these on other social media platforms such as Instagram and on my Facebook Business Page, as they just require posting a photograph which can easily be done from my phone.

What I have decided to do is collate all these creations and share them on a weekly basis through a single blog post, so that way, those that follow me solely through my blog are not missing out.

I have cut down a few of the cards from the Sale a Bration Tutti Frutti card and envelope pack and used them in the following cards:

Jar Of Love

Cake Soiree Stamp Set & Eclectic Layers Thinlits.

Cake Soiree & Artisan Textures stamp sets.

This Pocket Card uses Petal Palette Stamp Set and Memories & More Card Pack

I love Pocket Cards. They are quick and easy to construct using an Envelope Punch Board.  Plus, I love that there are two surfaces to decorate. The insert has the added bonus of space for writing a lengthy message or it can be made to house a gift card. Aside from fancy folds, these are one of my favourite style of cards.

Hope to catch you all again soon, until next time, stay awesome

Kelly's Stamping Friends - Birthday Blog Hop - Cosmetic Cards

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the blog hop celebrating the gorgeous, lovely and talented Kelly Kent. Wahooo!!!! Happy Birthday Kelly!!!!  Hope you had a wonderful day doing what you love xxx

Hello, you are currently visiting Jackie Aitken in Western Australia. If you are following the hop, you may have arrived here having just visited my super amazing friend, Denita Wright-Smee. 

I created two cards to share with you today. These were a special request for friends of my daughter, who are all turning 18 this year.  She wanted something with a little wow factor but nothing with flowers!! That ruled out over three quarters of my stamp collection lol.  I decided to create two easel cards that had no stamping at all, die cut words have been used instead.

The first is a Eye Shadow Palette Compact

The card is a simple tri-fold that doubles as an easel card. Complete with eye shadows, applicator and mirror.

As you open the card, two panels reveal a space to write a greeting and the Happy Birthday Thinlit.

 I also made an Atomiser Card using the Hot Air Balloon Die from the Up and Away Thinlits. This easel card has been based on a design by Bronwyn Eastley at AddINKtive Designs.

The Atomiser folds flat for posting and has a message panel on the inside for a written greeting. I am currently in the process of making tutorials for these two designs. Ideally I would have liked to have had them available today....but life (sigh), so fingers crossed by the end of the week.

H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   K E L L Y ! ! 

Thank You for organising another wonderful collection of talented demonstrators to share and inspire others.  Have a wonderful evening, gorgeous xx

There are two blog hops lists for Kelly's birthday blog hop. Be sure to check them both out for double the amount of inspiration.  Up next in this group of Blog Hoppers is Narelle Simm. Enjoy x

If you get lost at any stage on your hopping journey, check the bottom of each blog for a participant list - this will help you along your way.

1. Kelly Kent
2. Lou Kitzelman
3. Jenny Hall
4. Denita Wright-Smee
5. Jackie Aitken - You are currently here.
6. Narelle Simm
7. Sandra Collett
8. Monique Fielder
9. Nicole Wilson
10. Siobhan Fitzsimmons
11. Jenny Hayward
12. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
13. Josie Dean
14. Peta Stephen
15. Kristel Rimmer
16. Kim Oliver
17. Denise Buetler
18. Jacqui Crouch
19. Tina Gillespie
20. Jan McQueen

Thanks for stopping by and hopping with us today, until next time - stay crafty

Just Add Ink #389 - Hometown Greetings

Hello Crafty Friends

Hope your Friday is going great. Its been another exceptionally busy week in our household - prepping for Christmas, planning activities for Mum's visit in a few weeks time and my daughter graduated Year 12 - High School, on Wednesday night. Such a proud Mumma Bear. Not going to lie, I did shed a few tears as she walked the stage to receive her certificates, looking beautiful in her graduation gown and sash.

 

On top of my already hectic schedule, Hubby asked if we could send cards to the Boutique Builders we subcontract to. Compared to the larger, commercialised building companies we deal with, these bespoke Builders not only are amazing to work for, but they care about what they do, how they do it, while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and value for money.

 

This week over at Just Add Ink, the amazingly talented Kelly has provided us this Inspiration Picture for Challenge #389. A stunning array of naturally wrapped gifts. So pretty and I bet it smells divine. I thought I would use this weeks challenge to create one of the Thank You cards for our Boutique Builders.

 

I really wanted to replicate the gorgeous presents in the picture for my Christmas Day Table setting, but the greenery will have gone yuck by the 25th - boooo, I so adore the brown paper wrapping, twine and greenery combination.

 

 

Stamps: Pop of Paradise

Card/Dsp: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Black, Old Olive, Merry Little Christmas DSP

Other: White Craft Ink, Neutral Twine, Botanicals Builder Everyday Jar Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Hometown Greetings Edgelits

 

Be sure to check out the amazing creations the Design Team have shared to inspired you and or join us and play along, you can submit your entries here.  Hope you have an amazing weekend, until next time, stay crafty